Albuquerque, NM – A powerful Pacific storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, possible flash flooding and isolated severe thunderstorms to portions of New Mexico Wednesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 22, raising concerns for residents, motorists and communities near flood-prone areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, mostly dry conditions Tuesday will give way to widespread showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, with western and central New Mexico facing some of the greatest flooding concerns.
Wednesday, October 21, carries a Level 2 of 4 excessive rainfall risk across portions of northwestern New Mexico, including areas near Gallup and Grants…